It's been a long time since FC Barcelona delved into the increasingly well-known electronic sports sector creating a team of Pro Evolution Soccer to participate in the eFootBall League, the Piqu esports competition. Later, this commitment to esports was reinforced with a set of Rocket league that is getting good results internationally.
Now, the Bara has decided to take a new step within the sector with the Martin's incorporation "Zhym"Prete, a professional Hearthstone player to represent FC Barcelona in all the official competitions that Blizzard holds in the remainder of 2020.
Zhym indeed debut as a Barcelona player in the European Hearthstone Grandmasters, in which to wear the Blaugrana shirt for the first time to start your adventure in group B and try to reach the final to qualify for the Grandmasters Global Finals where the best players from all regions of the world will face each other.
We proudly announce Bara eSports new member, @ZhymHS!
We are sure you will give your best to represent the colors of our team!
Cant wait to see you in action in the #HSGM wearing the Bara jersey 🔵🔴@PlayHearthstone | @HSesports pic.twitter.com/Y4jlpDdInH Bara eSports (@FCBeSports) May 5, 2020
Esports increasingly present in traditional sports
Little by little, esports are gaining presence among traditional sports clubs and even among athletes. In fact, electronic sports have acted in their own way as substitutes for traditional sport during confinement, with championships of all kinds such as the Ibai charity tournament won by Marco Asensio or virtual motorcycling races in which stars such as Marc Marquez have participated or Vials, offering a different show to motor enthusiasts.
